Living like a Peacock

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I passed this lovely narrow boat on my walk along the canal this morning.

I didn't like to take too many pictures as - despite my penchant for peeking - it felt a little rude to be pointing my camera into someone's floating lounge or bedroom window. Especially before 8am in the morning. Normally I would ask permission but there wasn't anyone around to ask. Still, I couldn't resist snapping off a few to share.

Isn't the Peacock pretty?

I find the idea of living like this quite appealing. Moving along the canal system at a leisurely pace, mooring in a variety of interesting places and choosing between city or country living from week to week. And the person who lives on this boat is clearly a creative soul. The sort of neighbour I'd like to have and invite to cross my gangplank for tea...